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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,065.71, 3,098.97 and 767.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,065.71, 3,098.97 and 767.28 is: 1,151.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,065.71 : 3,098.97 = 767.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,065.71/3,098.97 = 767.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,065.71x = 3,098.97 × 767.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,065.71x = 2,377,777.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,377,777.70/2,065.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.07

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